Eric (СИ)

With a good memory, your Maria.

Yeah, one letter is more interesting than another. They puzzled him. Of course, he remembered the Crusaders' trip to Constantinople instead of Egypt, and did not think that it would be different, but here are the details Masha also hints that it is very possible for her to amputate the head, and in the near future. It would be possible, of course, to score at all and go partisan to the warm sands, and then settle there, where he planned, but he already went very far in his intrigues in order to just go like this. They will not let him go. He, without knowing it, became a figure in the political scenes of this troubled era. I see. So, what do we have in the dry residue? First, the Templars' sustained interest in his person, and he is so serious that they were instructed to deal with the successor of the current Grand Master. What do they need? Clearly, they need help in their operations in the east, so they will bargain. Secondly, Masha and Benno. If everything goes as it was, then in 1204 she will die, and her husband will go into oblivion after her. Of course, no one small boy will not be allowed to become the emperor of the Latin Empire. If, of course, someone will not be behind him with a big ax and a happy smile. And from what will the countess die? And with Hugo a lot of oddities. This is where they have porridge brewed, which can not be disassembled - you need him that with this mess or not. The only question that bothered him about Byzantium was its straits. The Bosporus and the Dardanelles are narrow enough to deal with its transport communications. Yes, those 600-700 meters, that in the straits are observed in the most narrow places, are not so terrible. But this is for a single passage of ships, and if there is a regular transport line, then we need confidence in its relative safety. This is already happening, but on the whole proposed route only this place causes concern. He tried to sort out the emperors of the Latin Empire after her husband Maria. A terrible leapfrog and slaughter. The guys will not be able to keep these lands in order for long. Yes, and generally hold, as the Paleologians will beat them and restore the Byzantine Empire. And quickly. So, the only clue is our little bear cub, who by the certain date will be only about six years old. In general, we have two vectors of interests: the first is the Templars and a good relationship with them; the second - Benno as the heir of the not yet created Latin Empire. So it was necessary to start acting immediately. Of course, not with their own hands. So he began to recycle the materials that were collected in Venice, including by Monsieur Dandolo. In general, Eric especially nothing to alter the data was not necessary, just translate into Latin and correct, removing completely unnecessary details about the order itself. The last two days he slept literally three hours. But at the cost of such efforts, he still managed to prepare an answer for Pierre before departure, which he sent through the courier waiting for him, along with the extensive accompanying documentation.

A letter from Eric von Lenzburg to Pierre de Chamond.

"Kind time of the day, dear commander. I turn right to the point. Our common friend was offered an adventure to switch the forces of the Crusaders from Egypt to Constantinople. The guys do not care what to plunder, but the chance to die is much less. I think it goes against the order and I, and therefore I send you courier materials that were collected in Venice on the person of interest. I hope this helps you in your hard work. I'm writing to you, already boarding a ship in Antioch. I can not wait to wait, I'm going forward. I'll make a little noise on my own. If everything goes as I planned, then you will soon hear about my leprosy in Europe. Sadly, I already knew in Vienna that I would not go to Egypt, so I was preparing for an independent campaign. As for our mutual friend, I can not write to her, so as not to compromise her by chance. In words, say that I understood everything about the boy, I can not immediately intervene, but in case of an immediate threat to his life he can count on my support. I hope by that time I will have something to support, in addition to my own sword. And, if it is necessary, I recognize the boy as his lawful son. I hope she does not break the firewood and will keep sanity in the game with her husband. Especially I ask you to look after our leader of the Crusaders, he is most likely preparing an attempt. Most likely it will be poisoning, portioned, so that death looked as natural as possible. Zasim say goodbye. "

The distance from Athens to the nearest port of Antioch is about 700 miles. That nave that drove Eric and his team to the Holy Land, developed from the strength of 5 knots, since it was loaded as much as possible. So the next week the guys had to spend in a fascinating chat in the middle of the sea. And this time should be used as much as possible useful for psychological training of fighters. Alas, of them only Rudolph was a warrior, the rest - completely random people, who only took a very persistent character. In their minds, they are still the very small people who were abused and harassed by all to whom not laziness. And what will happen if they meet an army larger on the battlefield? As if the pants do not get dirty. Training and equipment still does not make a man a warrior. It is important that he begins to perceive and understand them. There was very little time left, so immediately after sailing he retired to Rudolph and shared his plan with him.

" Eric, tell me, where is that little stone you hit your head on? "I also want to.

"I'm afraid I forgot this with my past life. "

- By itself. "Rudolph smiled," you have answers for everything. "

- Let's not be distracted. What do you think about the form of pumping guys that I have sketched?

- Very cruel method. Quite probably the part will be completely broken. In fact he will die.

"Will this work? "

Yes! But at what cost!

" All right, call all of us. "I'll tell you everything, let them decide who to be next.

"You still will not give them a choice. "

Of course. This will be the beginning, let them think that this is their voluntary path.

"And my nephew? "

- Do you understand that in his current state he is guaranteed to die in the first battle?

Ok. I call them.

- I gathered you all in this close cabin because I want to tell you about the last stage of preparation, which needs to be done, in order to be transformed spiritually and become warriors. You are of all ignoble origin, and therefore, by the will of fate, most of your life was forced to walk with your head bent. In you from the birth drive, that you need to do this. Look at yourself. Strong muzhiks, you have some military skills, excellent armor and weapons, which only very wealthy people can afford. And now answer honestly - are you warriors? Be silent? Correctly be silent. That's why I gathered you all here. We have very little time to change you. Therefore, I propose a very cruel method that all can not survive. But on the way out in your soul you will collect a piece of a warrior, which you can later grow and develop. Who is not ready for this, can say right now, and I will saddle him on the nearest island, with armor, weapons and a small amount of money.

Sir! Do not offend us. We all owe you a favor on the coffin. If you have to go to hell for you, just say so. Am I right, guys? - and all loudly zagaldeli, confirming the words of Valentino.

Excellent! So it's like that, we're all dressing up the aketon and going to the deck immediately.